Golf club



June 21, 1938. c. JENNINGS GOLF CLUB Filed March 10, 1957 677606.; I Jami/773s,

Patented June 21, 1938 GOLF CLUB Charles T. Jennings, Medford, N. J. Application March 10, 1937, Serial No. 130,133 3 Claims. (01. 273-47) The present invention relates generally to golf clubs, and while I have illustrated the invention specifically in connection with a putter, its general application is contemplated by the claims.

One of the chief characteristics of the invention resides in providing the club head with a transverse sight to give proper alignment for the stroke, with a resultant increase in accuracy'on part of the person using the club.

Another important object of the invention resides in constructing the club head of transparent or semi-transparent material, wherein the sight is located butplainly visible for the purpose intended.

In carrying out theinvention I comprehend theprovision of a club head constructed of amaterial which enables the club to slip more easily over the green than other clubs, andconsequently protect carpet like greens from injury, as Well as to prevent stubb-ing of the club in back of the ball while stroking.

The nature and advantages of the invention will be better understood when the following detail description is read in connection with the accompanying drawing, the invention residing in the construction, combination and arrangement of parts as claimed. a

In the drawing forming part of the application, like numerals of reference indicate similar parts in the several views, and wherein:

Figure 1 is a view in elevation of a golf club embodying the invention.

Figure 2 is a plan view.

Figure 3 is a section taken on line 3-3 of Figure 1.

Referring to the drawing in detail In indicates the head of the club which may be of any conventional form, but essentially constructed of some suitable transparentor semi-transparent material for the purposes to be presently set forth. I preferably construct the head In of amber transparent Pyralin possessing a design similar to the well known lead and aluminum clubs. Consequently, the head I!) possesses a comparatively high degree of smoothness which enables the club to slip' more readily over the green than other clubs, and will therefore not harm or injure carpet like greens. Furthermore, a club constructed in accordance with the instant invention will not stub in back of the ball while stroking. Balance is afforded the club by use of a suitable weight H which is fitted in a recess formed in the head, and shaped to conform to the contour of the latter to lie flush with the surface thereof as illustrated. The weight is of a distinctive color to afford proper alignment for the stroke, with the sight preferably located within the head and thus protected from the elements, or from being marred or otherwise injured which would render its use less efiicient or desirable. preferably provided with a transverse bore l3 adapted to receive a filling of any suitable material, either in the form of a solid or a liquid, and of distinctive color constituting a sight to give proper alignment forthe stroke, and thus increase the accuracy of the person using the club. It will be noted that the sight is a separate element and located in the club head in such spaced relation to the bottom thereof, that it occupies a position in direct alignment with the proper point of contact of the club head with the ball to promote accuracy of the stroke. The bore l3 is partially extended through the head, opening at one side of the club head to facilitate the inserface of the head as illustrated in Figure 3. The

bore may, of course, vary in dimensions, and after the filling [4, preferably white lead, is placed therein, the open end of the bore is closed by a removable plug I5. Manifestly, some colors are more distinctive than others, and by virtue of the construction illustrated different color sights can be selectively employed to meet the requirements of the particular person using the club. In other words, the fillers l4 Vary in distinctive colors, and a sight of any particular color can'be readily inserted within the club head, depending upon the vision or requirements of the person using the club. The plug is engaged by the weight II and In this connection, the club head is consequently held against casual displacement changes may be resorted to when desired as fall within the scope of what is claimed.

What is claimed is:

1. A golf club includinga transparenthead having a transverse bore open at one end, a filler of distinctive color positioned in said bore and constituting a sight for proper alignment of the stroke, and means for closing said open end of the bore.

2. A golf club including a transparent head having a. transverse bore partially extended therethrough and open at one end, a filler of distinctive color positioned in said bore and constituting a sight for proper alignment of the stroke, and means normally closing said open end of the bore and including a balance weight supported by the head flush with the surface thereof.

3. The combination with a golf club having a transparent head characterized with a transverse bore open at one end, of a filler of distinctive color removably inserted in said bore for use as a sight for proper alignment of the stroke, and. means 10 for closing said open end of the bore.

CHARLES T. JENNINGS. 

